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READY IN 35 mins

Bhindi Masala (Spicy Okra Curry)

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"Traditional spicy okra curry that everyone loves. It's best with Indian bread (naan or paratha) or rice. My mom says this is brain food!" — vburrito

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Original recipe makes 4 servings Change Servings

4 cups okra, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 onion, chopped

2 tomatoes, diced
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon salt

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Directions

Place the okra in a large, microwave-safe dish; cook in microwave on High for 6 minutes.
Heat the olive oil and cumin seeds together in a large skillet over medium heat until the cumin seeds swell and turn golden brown. Fry the onions in the heated oil for 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes to the mixture and cook another 3 minutes. Stir the okra into the mixture; season with the curry powder and salt. Cook and stir the mixture until hot, about 3 minutes more. Serve hot.

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PREP 20 mins
COOK 15 mins
READY IN 35 mins

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I liked how simple this recipe was. Since I couldn't find fresh okra, I used frozen okra that was already cut into 1 inch pieces. I also used one 14oz can of diced tomatoes and it turned out quite well. With the extra liquid from the tomatoes I had to add more spices. I also added some cayenne pepper for heat! Will make this one again-thanks for sharing!

—Rach

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Nov 01, 2010

I found this recipe bland. I added 3 cloves garlic, a little bit of fresh ginger, and used 2tsp garam masala curry powder. I also added 1 tsp chicken boullion paste. Thanks for the recipe.

—laila

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14 Ratings

Dec 30, 2010

I love okra and this is without a doubt the best okra recipe I have tried. Spicy but not overbearing.

—ManCave2010

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Mar 30, 2010

Very tasty! It is nice to have a palate that likes to try new food and is not so discriminate. Thanks for the recipe. Keep them coming.

—CPA

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Oct 06, 2010

I wasn't WOWed by this recipe. I added onion and garlic and more spices to it to amp it up. It's pretty basic at best.

—Leah

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Mar 07, 2011

One of my go to recipes on busy nights. I reduce the salt slightly.

—Christine

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Sep 03, 2010

I thought this was just great - a good choice for a busy night, if you plan ahead enough to have okra on hand, that is.

—jdoenges

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Jan 22, 2010

Maybe it's because I just don't like Indian food, or maybe it was because my tomato was too big. Either way, after halving the recipe, I felt that there was not enough spice flavor, and WAY too much salt in the recipe (I would halve the amount).

—daidai

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Nutrition

Calories
100 kcal
5%

Carbohydrates
15.8 g
5%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
3.9 g
6%

Fiber
5.3 g
21%

Protein
3.4 g
7%

Sodium
597 mg
24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Bhindi Masala (Spicy Okra Curry)

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 100
Calories from Fat: 35

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.9g 6 %
Saturated Fat 0.6g 3 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 597mg 24 %
Potassium 578mg 16 %
Total Carbohydrates 15.8g 5 %
Dietary Fiber 5.3g 21 %
Protein 3.4g 7 %
Sugars 5.6g
Vitamin A 20 %
Vitamin C 58 %
Calcium 14 %
Iron 16 %
Thiamin 27 %
Niacin 16 %
Vitamin B6 22 %
Magnesium 26 %
Folate 62 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.